US Bridges

Drake Avenue over Sugar Creek

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Mahoning County, Ohio · 0.2 Mi. N. of East High · Structure no. 5060559

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drake Avenue over Sugar Creek is a concrete frame carrying Drake Avenue over Sugar Creek in Mahoning County, Ohio. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 451 by 2012. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDrake Avenue
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. of East High
RouteCity Street 693
CountyMahoning County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.10528, -80.61191
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (1992)
Projected traffic451 by 2012
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drake Avenue over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drake Avenue over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Drake Avenue over Sugar Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Drake Avenue over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Drake Avenue over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.